The Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen intense fighting and escalating casualties, has prompted the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to take proactive measures to assist its nationals in the region. As of the latest update, Israel’s death toll has risen to 1,200, with over 2,700 wounded, as a result of the ongoing hostilities.
In response to the crisis, the Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24-hour control room aimed at monitoring the situation in Israel and offering information and assistance. This comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered its fifth day, with no immediate signs of de-escalation.
The ministry has made available the following contact numbers for individuals seeking information related to the war situation in Israel:
- Toll-Free Helpline: 1800118797
- Additional Contact Numbers: +91-11 23012113, +91-11 23014104, +91-11 23017905, +919968291988
- Email Address: situationroom@mea.gov.in
Moreover, the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv has established a 24-hour emergency helpline, accessible through the following contact details:
- Phone Numbers: +972-35226748, +972-543278392
- Email Address: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in
For those in the West Bank, the Representative Office of India in Ramallah has also set up a 24-hour emergency helpline, with contact information provided below:
- Phone Number (including WhatsApp): +970-592916418
- Email Address: rep.ramallah@mea.gov.in
The conflict has taken a devastating toll on both Israelis and Palestinians, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leaders forming a war-time cabinet to oversee the response to Hamas’s attacks. In a coordinated assault, Hamas militants breached the border fence around Gaza, leading to a rampage that resulted in numerous casualties. The situation escalated to a point where entire neighborhoods in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip were subjected to Israeli airstrikes.
The Israeli airstrikes have caused extensive destruction, reducing city blocks to rubble and resulting in numerous casualties. The ongoing conflict has further complicated the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, as Israel has halted the entry of essential supplies such as food, water, fuel, and medicine into the region. The sole remaining access point from Egypt to Gaza was closed following airstrikes near the border crossing.
Hamas continues to fire rockets into Israel, targeting various areas, including the southern town of Ashkelon. The situation remains fluid and tense, with both Israeli and Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire.
In this challenging environment, the Indian government is making every effort to ensure the safety and support of its citizens in the affected regions. The emergency helplines and control room serve as crucial lifelines for those seeking assistance and information amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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